One of the best things about Carnival in TT is that you don’t have to leave your community to enjoy the festivities. While many people flock to Port of Spain or San Fernando for J’Ouvert, the rural village of Mayaro has found the perfect formula for smaller communities.

The Mayaro Culture and Events Committee (MCEC) kicked off their J’Ouvert celebrations at Mayaro Junction (Peter Hill) at 4 am. According to MCEC Public Relations Officer Shawn Charles, attendees arrived earlier than usual this year.

“I don’t know why,” he said. “Maybe it’s because word spread about how much fun people had last year. They were waiting on us to start even before 4 O’clock.”